“Google I/O debuts ‘Ask Photos’ with AI – slightly alarming.”



TLDR:

Google has showcased a new AI-powered tool called ‘Ask Photos’ at Google I/O 2024. The tool uses AI to help users search for specific photos in their collection by asking questions. While the feature is impressive, there are concerns about data security and privacy.

Key Elements:

  • Google debuts ‘Ask Photos’ tool at Google I/O 2024
  • ‘Ask Photos’ uses AI to help users search for specific photos by asking questions
  • AI can identify context in images and provide detailed search results
  • Concerns about data security and privacy with cloud-based AI tools
  • Google assures user data protection and privacy measures in place

At the Google I/O 2024 keynote, CEO Sundar Pichai introduced ‘Ask Photos’, a new AI-powered tool for Google Photos that allows users to search for specific photos by asking questions. The AI can identify context in images, making searches more accurate and detailed. However, concerns have been raised about data security and privacy, as the tool relies on cloud-based AI that may pose security vulnerabilities. Google has stated that user data is protected and not used for ads, but some users remain apprehensive about the potential risks associated with the new feature.